Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)

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On May 19, 2008, Lynton J. Rowsell, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (the "Company"), gave the Company his notice of resignation. Mr. Rowsell had previously expressed a desire to return to public accounting and is expected to return to Ernst & Young. Neal West, 49, is expected to join the Company on June 2, 2008 and replace Mr. Rowsell as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at that time. Mr. Rowsell will continue his employment with the Company through June 27, 2008 to assist in the transition of his duties. Mr. Rowsell's decision is in no way related to any disagreement between the Company and Mr. Rowsell regarding the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Ernst & Young provides certain tax and advisory services to the Company.

Mr. West is currently and has been the Principal Accounting Officer of Gateway, Inc. since June 2005. Mr. West is also and has been the Vice President and Corporate Controller of Gateway, Inc. since April 2005. Prior to joining Gateway, Inc., Mr. West was the Vice President and Controller for APL logistic, Ltd. from April 2000 to April 2005. In addition, Mr. West has held a number of finance, service and support positions at APL Ltd. Mr. West also previously worked for Standard Pacific and West-Tronics, Inc. as Division Controller and Financial Manager.